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Introduction to Professionalism

Professionalism in medical education

Professionalism is a key skill for medical practitioners and has been part of medical training since the profession began. In the past, medical students learned professional behaviour by watching role models. While having suitable role models is still important, it is no longer enough on its own. Medical practice is becoming more complex, and students come from many different backgrounds, so medical schools now focus more on teaching professionalism directly.

Introduction to Global Standards in Medical Education

A global need for more doctors

In recent years, the global shortage of physicians has become increasingly acute and a 2022 study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) indicated that 6.4 million more physicians were needed for universal health coverage. A number of factors have contributed to this deficiency, including a retiring workforce, growing populations especially in developing countries, natural disasters, global health crises, and access to medical education.

The EU's climate strategies emphasize the development of hydrogen industries to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, with goals like using 20 million tons of renewable hydrogen by 2030.

Early lung cancer detection in hard-to-reach social groups.

Danube Region is affected by natural disasters resulting from climate change, increasing the intensity and frequency of heat waves, droughts, fire incidents, and heavy rainfalls with flash floods on local level.

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